1
a
: a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
b
: any of various loose spongy plant tissues that resemble true pith
c
: the soft or spongy interior of a part of the body
2
a
: the essential part : core
b
: substantial quality (as of meaning)
3
pithed; pithing; piths
1
a
: to kill (an animal) by piercing or severing the spinal cord
pith cattle
b
: to destroy the spinal cord or central nervous system of (an animal, such as a frog) usually by passing a wire or needle up and down the spinal canal
2
: to remove the pith from (a plant stem)
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Noun
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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While the pith of the Great Unbossing movement is the idea that employees can make their own decisions, organizations will always need leadership.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The placenta of a pepper, often referred to as the pith, is where the capsaicin glands are found.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, cut away peel and pith from grapefruits.
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Eleven Eleven 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the Melrose Vineyard in the Rutherford AVA and has aromas of tropical fruits, lemon zest, and white peach that morph to flavors of pineapple, mango, pink peppercorn, and lemon pith on the palate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
While the pith of the Great Unbossing movement is the idea that employees can make their own decisions, organizations will always need leadership.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The placenta of a pepper, often referred to as the pith, is where the capsaicin glands are found.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, cut away peel and pith from grapefruits.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pith. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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pith
transitive verb1
: to kill (as cattle) by piercing or severing the spinal cord
2
: to destroy the spinal cord or central nervous system of (as a frog) usually by passing a wire or needle up and down the spinal canal
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